I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number nine of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of September 23. The proceedings will be made available via the House of Commons website.
So that you are aware, the webcast will always show the person speaking rather than the entire committee. To ensure an orderly meeting, I'd like to outline a few rules.
Members and witnesses, you may speak in the official language of your choice. Interpretation services are available at this meeting. You have the choice at the bottom of your screen of either the floor, English of French. Before speaking, please wait until I recognize you by name. If you're on video conference, please click the microphone icon to unmute yourself, and please be sure to close your mike when you don't have the floor. I'll remind you that all comments by members should be addressed through the chair.
Because of the delay due to the votes in the House, we've asked the witnesses to be prepared to appear as one large panel. I want to thank them for their accommodation in that regard.
I would now like to welcome our witnesses: Grand Chief Serge Simon of the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake; Chief Ralph Leon Jr. of the Sts'ailes First Nation; from Homeward Trust Edmonton, Susan McGee, CEO, and Matthew Ward, manager, planning and engagement; and from Lu'ma Native Housing Society, Marcel Lawson-Swain, chief executive officer.
Grand Chief Simon, you have five minutes for your opening remarks. Welcome to the committee. You have the floor.